Precious gems often elicit our curiosity. Gem enthusiasts may find themselves particularly drawn to learning about precious stones and their classifications. It's no wonder that exotic gems can be so fascinating. These products of the earth's natural processes are too...

Enhancements, cuts, and setting: these may sound like a mix of buzzwords to the average reader, but to a jeweler, they’re the difference between a rough gem and a fine piece. Most market-worthy designs include retouched stones, which sometimes lowers...

Have you ever found yourself in a scenario where you were either gifted a moonstone or were in the market to buy one but weren’t sure if the jewel in question was real or an imposter? At times, it can...

As most gem collectors know, raw pieces are almost always far more valuable, durable, and worth investment than modified ones. Moonstone is no exception to this hierarchy. This makes it even more essential that consumers understand what they are purchasing,...